Let's go to the movies!

[sweetacon.livejournal.com]

[After talking to Para-Medic again while being handcuffed with her, Otacon had realized that the two of them hadn't spent an awful lot of time together, despite having a few similar interests. Not only that, but Jane seemed genuinely interested in the world of the 'future', and movies. There was so much Halie wanted to show her friend.]

[As the 24 hours had passed by, Halie had left a little note for her friend asking her out to see a movie, considering Jane had suggested that while they had spoken. In heightened spirits, the nerd had puttered out and was waiting in the lobby outside of the theatre. She had some popcorn and drinks in her hands, waiting for Jane to arrive.]


_{((ooc: Looking for drquacksays but open for everyone. Movieees~ Feel free to drop in and see what's playing.))}

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[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

John--

You don't have to go. I haven't even introduced you guys yet.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

Uhh...alright.

[He stops and turns back to face them both.]

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[He shifted in his seat.]

Uh... This is Hal. [Trying to encourage them both to shake hands.] And this is John.

[He mumbled under his breath to Otacon.] _{He doesn't like being called 'Big Boss'.}

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

[Winces.] Okay. Do I just call him 'John' then? That's a little too familiar, isn't it?

[Gets to his feet, hand outstretched. Good thing they're sitting in the back seat and he's not blocking anyone's view.]

Hello, sir. As you probably already know, since there's quite a few of us around, I also go by the name Otacon. It's... umm... it's a real pleasure knowing your son.

[It is downright uncanny how much he looks like Snake. Otacon knew Snake was a clone, but to be confronted with the knowledge firsthand... he tries not to stare.]

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

[His remaining eye twitches at the mention of the word 'sir' but he doesn't say a word about it.]

Hnn...'a real pleasure', huh?

[He gives this Otacon a very firm handshake.]

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

[He remembers Snake talking about this Big Boss. He's the one who's younger than Snake by a few years.]

[That knowledge does not make him any less intimidating.]

Y-yeah. [He wonders if Snake's told BB about their relationship. And if so, he wonders if BB approves.] He's a really great guy. Philanthropy wouldn't have gotten anywhere if we didn't have him.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

'Philanthropy'?

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

An NGO we're both part of, whose goal is to halt Metal Gear proliferation on the global level.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

Hmm.

...Good.

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

Snake's our only real soldier and thus invaluable to the cause. With his help, we can get into top secret locations and obtain data that Mei Ling and I can't get just by hacking.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

I see.

Well-

I should be going...

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[Snake had been watching the talk between the two of them. He rubs the back of his neck gingerly. Awkward...]

_{You can stay if you want to nap.}

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

No thanks.

I am going back to my room.

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

Alright.

I'll see you around.

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

Wait!

Like Snake mentioned, you don't have to go.

[He thinks to himself, Was it something I said? The thought makes him feel a little self-conscious.]

We don't have to talk if you'd rather not. Let's just sit and watch the movie.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

Just going to try to take a nap.

[He waves and with that he's gone.]

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

[Waves back, but Big Boss is already gone.]

Oh. I see...

[To Snake.] Sorry, I didn't mean to scare him off.

[His shoulders slump, imperceptibly, and he sighs.] I don't think he likes me much.

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

He hasn't slept much lately. I don't think it's anything you did, Otacon.

[Snake slumped in his seat as well, watching his young father walk away.]

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

[Uncertain.] If you say so.

[He wonders if Big Boss would be more approachable at some other time.]

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[He puts a reassuring hand on Otacon's shoulder, squeezing slowly.]

He's more welcoming when he's more alert.

[codec-mechanic.livejournal.com]

[Nods.] Okay. I'll try again then.